Best Non-1911 45 Acp Pistol
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I've been an HK guy since 1995 - USP45, USP45C, USP45 Tactical, USP9, HK45. Custom 1911's have come and gone, but the HK's remain. Like the man said, HK is the Rolex of handguns.
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Stirling
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While I'm not surprised by the Sig P220 doing very in this thread I was hoping to see more 3rd gen S&Ws. I had clean forgotten about the CZ97B and the FN was a pleasant surprise.
cmort666
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Pistol specifically or handgun in general?
If a general handgun, I like the Smith 25-2. It's extremely accurate and pointable, especially with the 6" barrel.
If not a revolver, there really isn't another non-M1911 .45acp semi-auto handgun that I like. They're all too big for my hand, are double action (which I hate), or some combination thereof.
I like Glocks, but the standard Glock 21 is too big for my hand, and I've never had the opportunity to hold a 21SF, much less shoot one.
There's an outside possibility that the M&P .45 MIGHT work, but I've never shot one. I may or may not have held one at a show. The FN FNP .45 MIGHT have been a reasonable size, but is double action. If the FNS comes in .45 it might work.
If a general handgun, I like the Smith 25-2. It's extremely accurate and pointable, especially with the 6" barrel.
If not a revolver, there really isn't another non-M1911 .45acp semi-auto handgun that I like. They're all too big for my hand, are double action (which I hate), or some combination thereof.
I like Glocks, but the standard Glock 21 is too big for my hand, and I've never had the opportunity to hold a 21SF, much less shoot one.
There's an outside possibility that the M&P .45 MIGHT work, but I've never shot one. I may or may not have held one at a show. The FN FNP .45 MIGHT have been a reasonable size, but is double action. If the FNS comes in .45 it might work.
My Primary EDC is my Glock-36, a compact .45acp. But my very favorite is my G-21. Full size. It is accurate and rugged and dependable. The only reason I like it better than the 36 is that it is larger with higher round capacity. It's my "car gun" on road trips while the 36 rides on my hip or under my arm.
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I'm sorta partial to the M3 allthough the M3A1 would do in a pinch. Best gun General Motors ever made. H&R Reising M50 is next.
Cpt. Obvious
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another vote for the USP45.
Cocked & Locked
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Another fan of the SIG P220 here...
Another fan of the SIG P220 here...
mkk41
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I have the highest respect for CZ firearms , and especially the CZ-75 , of which I own 3. When I heard the CZ-97 was out in .45 ACP , I hunted one down like a madman possessed.
It was all I expected and more. High quality fit and finish , seemingly overbuilt parts.
But as someone else mentioned , the grip and trigger pull was just too much.
Well I only skipped around and read a few of the many posts here so I might have missed a lot.
With that said after close to 35 years of carrying my modified series 70 Gold Cup as a CCW I replaced it with a smaller .45. I used the G.C. for PPC and club combat shooting &practiceshooting also so I really liked this gun.
Reasons for replacing as a CCW was I had moved quite a ways out of the city and eliminated many of the potential reasons for said firearm. What I replaced it with was an XDs.45 as it is much smaller and lighter but still will do the job if necessary .
That is for most normal carry, for extremely casual like staying around my local area I have a even smaller Bodyguard.380 with pocket holster, but the XDs has a lot of “belt time”
The XDs is very easy to shoot and control than a lot of guns I own so it was a good replacement from my now safe queen Gold Cup. Believe it or not is an easier gun FOR ME to shoot/control than my BG.380.
With that said after close to 35 years of carrying my modified series 70 Gold Cup as a CCW I replaced it with a smaller .45. I used the G.C. for PPC and club combat shooting &practiceshooting also so I really liked this gun.
Reasons for replacing as a CCW was I had moved quite a ways out of the city and eliminated many of the potential reasons for said firearm. What I replaced it with was an XDs.45 as it is much smaller and lighter but still will do the job if necessary .
That is for most normal carry, for extremely casual like staying around my local area I have a even smaller Bodyguard.380 with pocket holster, but the XDs has a lot of “belt time”
The XDs is very easy to shoot and control than a lot of guns I own so it was a good replacement from my now safe queen Gold Cup. Believe it or not is an easier gun FOR ME to shoot/control than my BG.380.
nachogrande
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BEST NON 1911 45
I think revolvers should be another discussion. and I sure wouldn't mind a 1911 gold cup or thunder ranch (yes both 1911's) the H&K's are great but big $. the sig 220 has got everything going for it I want and like. 8+1 is plenty for me to lug around, + I prefer a single stack and no safety, all metal, easy to strip & reassemble. no bells and whistles, a tank, caveman simple and it just works well. even if it isn't the most accurate or have the best trigger. the Kahr tactical is pretty nice also.
I think revolvers should be another discussion. and I sure wouldn't mind a 1911 gold cup or thunder ranch (yes both 1911's) the H&K's are great but big $. the sig 220 has got everything going for it I want and like. 8+1 is plenty for me to lug around, + I prefer a single stack and no safety, all metal, easy to strip & reassemble. no bells and whistles, a tank, caveman simple and it just works well. even if it isn't the most accurate or have the best trigger. the Kahr tactical is pretty nice also.
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mkk41
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I wouldn't mind owning an old HK P9S in .45 ACP.
C'mon, now. You have a much better .45ACP pistola than that, even if it doesn't hold quite as much ammo and may need a grip adapter. It certainly reloads fast enough, and the sights are a little easier to adjust.Another fan of the SIG P220 here...
Cocked & Locked
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That's the one!Like this one maybe?
Cocked & Locked
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Its sporting some different handle things now.
DWalt
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I'll go with the EAA Witness. Mine is the full-size version, pretty much stock, except for some trigger work. It won't shoot great groups but plenty good enough for defensive work at 25 yards. It's very reliable and massive enough to give someone a serious headache if the occasion arises. Plus you can change calibers quickly if you want a 9mm, .40 S&W, .38 Super, or 10mm.
John Fritz
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Know what else too, they are a bit pricey.... But as someone else mentioned , the grip and trigger pull was just too much.
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